Innovation in local government is about improving the lives of the people in our
communities. Browse through our case studies to see the many innovative programmes councils are involved
in.
With budgets shrinking and health gaps growing, councils need data-driven leisure strategies. Moving Communities helps nearly 40 councils unlock £75M in social value, £13.26M healthcare savings, and 2M visits from deprived areas - turning leisure services into strategic assets that boost health and cut costs.
Over the last three years, Surrey County Council has developed a collaborative plan with trusted partners across the county to support residents with reducing energy bills, keeping homes warm and free of damp and mould, and reducing residential carbon emissions, which account for around 30 per cent of Surrey’s total.
Central Bedfordshire Council’s Staff Networks are integral for staff wellbeing and helping to make positive changes to policies, procedures and the staff experience.
South Gloucestershire Council is committed to working with its communities and partners to tackle inequalities in all areas of life. In 2024 the council published a four-year tackling inequalities plan, which sets out a whole-council strategic approach to tackling inequalities in 10 areas of life – including health and wellbeing.
Transforming an underused piece of land prone to anti-social behaviour into affordable housing with a local workforce, positively impacting the local labour market, as well as increasing housing supply.
South Cambridgeshire District Council's Transformation team, driven by the vision to continuously enhance services for residents, has initiated the phased implementation of an AI-powered solution within their contact centre.
Brent’s Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CARP) in July 2022 outlined the key climate risks facing the borough, including flooding, heatwaves, drought and extreme cold.